Tender

GB-London: Gallery 33 - AV Interactive Exhibits Development

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum in London is seeking a supplier to develop AV Interactive Exhibits for its new Gallery 33. This tender, classified under museum-exhibition services (CPV code 92521100), involves ideation, development up to RIBA Stage 4, and installation of the exhibits. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with important dates including the tender submission deadline on 21 March 2025 and the contract period running from 26 May 2025 to 26 June 2027. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with a minimum contract value of £50,000 and an estimated total value of £100,000. The location of the delivery is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which the contracting authority considers suitable for this contract. Companies specialising in AV technology, museum-exhibition services, and creative development would be well-suited to compete. The project offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a prestigious institution, providing a platform to showcase innovative solutions in a high-profile setting.

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Notice Title

GB-London: Gallery 33 - AV Interactive Exhibits Development

Notice Description

The Natural History Museum is undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint a Supplier to provide AV Interactive Exhibits services, including: ideation based on existing briefs, development of briefs to RIBA 4, build and install of the proposed exhibits in the new Gallery. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cd552b0-52f2-4741-b610-dbb49783c90f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d33bdab6-855a-45a8-9ed8-ffcae3ec9bd2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Lucy Twisleton
Contact Email
c.higgins@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02079426046

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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